Kumbh Mela 2019 begins: Akhadas take 1st dip in the holy river

The grand Kumbh Mela of 2019 commenced on Tuesday with devotees and Hindu seers moving towards the Sangam Ghat for the first holy dip. The ‘Shahi Snan’ will mark the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti and of the highly anticipated Kumbh Mela.